Fruit preservation tools

Abstract

Conventional techniques for inhibiting fruit ripening have either been impractical for ordinary households, or had limited effectiveness in controlling banana ripening. Furthermore, they were merely methods, lacking the practical benefits of temporary use of wrapping materials, making reuse difficult and requiring considerable effort. [Solution] This preservation device aims to delay banana ripening by covering the stem end to suppress the release and diffusion of ethylene gas. It features a flexible wrap member that can be unfolded into an umbrella shape, and a fixing means that allows the peripheral edge of the wrap member to be wrapped around the top of the banana for detachable attachment. This makes it possible to use in an ordinary household, while increasing the effectiveness of controlling banana ripening and allowing it to be used regardless of the number or size of bananas. Furthermore, it is reusable and reduces the effort required for use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage device that suppresses the emission of ethylene gas related to the ripening of fruits and improves the storage stability. In particular, it relates to a storage device for delaying ripening by efficiently covering the upper part (the stem part) of bananas.

Background Art

[0002] Bananas tend to ripen faster compared to other fruits by spontaneously releasing ethylene gas. Conventionally, a method of covering the upper part with a wrapping film or the like has been adopted, but it has poor airtightness and reusability, and there are limitations in storage stability.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] As prior art, in the invention of Patent Document 1, there are materials for adsorbing ethylene gas, and in Patent Document 2, there is a method for suppressing the production of ethylene gas, etc., but all of them are difficult to implement in ordinary households.

[0005] In technologies that can be implemented in ordinary households, as described above, there is only the method of covering the upper part with a wrapping film or the like, and the effect on controlling the ripening of bananas is limited. Moreover, there are problems such as the difficulty of reusing due to the disposable use of the wrapping material and the laboriousness of the operation.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the aforementioned problems, the invention of claim 1 is a preservation device for delaying the ripening of bananas by covering the upper part of the banana, i.e., the stem portion, thereby suppressing the release and diffusion of ethylene gas to the outside, comprising a flexible wrap member that can be unfolded into an umbrella shape, and a fixing means for wrapping the peripheral edge of the wrap member around the upper part of the banana and fixing it detachably. The fixing means has an end belt portion, and only one end of the end belt portion is fixed to the wrap member. It is characterized by the following. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to this invention, the method can be implemented in ordinary households, the effectiveness of controlling banana ripening is enhanced, and it can be used even if the number or size of bananas varies. Furthermore, it is reusable and the amount of work required is reduced. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the overall appearance of the fruit preservation device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of step (S1) showing a method for placing a fruit preservation device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention over a banana 2. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view of step (S2) showing a method for placing the fruit preservation device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention over a banana 2. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view of step (S3) showing a method for placing the fruit preservation device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention over a banana 2. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view of step (S4) showing a method for placing the fruit preservation device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention over a banana 2. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. The following embodiments are illustrative for explaining the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention to these embodiments only. Furthermore, the present invention can be modified in various ways without departing from its essence. In addition, the same reference numerals are used for the same components in each drawing whenever possible, and redundant explanations are omitted.

[0010] <Embodiment> First, the shape of the fruit preservation device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be explained using Figure 1. Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the overall appearance of the fruit preservation device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] As shown in Figure 1, the fruit preservation device 1 includes an upper wrap member 11 and a lower wrap member 12 that are flexible and can be unfolded into an umbrella shape, and as a fixing means, a belt portion 13 that wraps around the upper part 21 of the banana and fixes it in a detachable manner, and fixing portions 14 and 15 that fix the belt portion 13.

[0012] In the illustration, the upper wrap material 11 is separate from the lower wrap member 12 and is circular, but it may be integrated with the lower wrap member 12, and its shape is not limited.

[0013] The lower wrap member 12 can be unfolded into an umbrella shape as shown in the figure and has pleats, but it does not have to have pleats and its shape is not limited.

[0014] The upper wrap member 11 and the lower wrap member 12 are made of a washable, flexible material. While the material is not limited to reusable materials, they are preferably made of silicone or thermoplastic resin.

[0015] In the illustration, the fixing means, belt portion 13, is belt-shaped, fixing portion 14 is a snap button protrusion, and fixing portion 15 is a snap button recess. However, the illustration is just an example, and belt portion 13 may be an elastic band, and fixing portions 14 and 15 may be hook-and-loop fasteners or ring-and-loop shaped cords. The specific shape and fixing method of the fixing means are not specified.

[0016] <Implementation method> Next, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5, the implementation to FIGS. 2 to 5, the implementation method of the fruit storage tool 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. The illustration is an example of the implementation method and is not limited to this method. FIGS. 2 to 5 are perspective views of the steps showing the method of covering the fruit storage tool 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention on the banana 2.

[0017] (Step S1) First, as shown in FIG. 2, cover the lower wrap member 12 of the fruit storage tool 1 on the heel portion 21 of the banana 2.

[0018] (Step S2) Next, as shown in FIG. 3, wind the belt portion 13 around the lower wrap member 12.

[0019] (Step S3) After winding the belt portion 13, as shown in FIG. 4, close the fixing portion 14 and the fixing portion 15.

[0020] (Step S4) Finally, as shown in FIG. 5, completely seal the heel portion 21 of the banana 2 with the fruit storage tool 1, suppress the emission of ethylene gas from the banana 2, and improve the storage property.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0021] 1 Fruit storage tool 11 Upper wrap material 12 Lower wrap member 13 First magnet portion 14 Fixing portion 15 Fixing portion 2 Banana 21 Heel portion 22 Bunch portion

Claims

1. A preservation device that aims to delay the ripening of bananas by covering the top part of the banana, i.e., the stem, thereby suppressing the release and diffusion of ethylene gas to the outside. A flexible wrap member that can be unfolded into an umbrella shape, A fixing means for wrapping the peripheral edge of the aforementioned wrapping member around the top of the banana and securing it in a detachable manner, Equipped with, The fixing means has an end belt portion, and only one end of the end belt portion is fixed to the wrap member. A fruit preservation device characterized by the following features.

2. The fastening means consists of a snap button, an elastic band, a hook-and-loop fastener, or a combination thereof. A fruit preservation device according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. The aforementioned wrapping member is made of a washable, flexible material and is reusable. A fruit preservation device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.

4. The aforementioned wrapping member is made of silicone or thermoplastic resin. The fruit preservation device according to claim 3, characterized by the above.

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